Simulation Engineer - Battery Manufacturing EngineeringLocation: Advanced Manufacturing Environment | Onsite
Travel: Minimal to Moderate as Needed
Schedule: Full-Time
Key Responsibilities- Develop and maintain discrete event simulation (DES) models for manufacturing and supply chain operations
- Build simulation models at multiple operational levels including line, shop, plant, and regional supply chain
- Utilize Siemens Plant Simulation software to model and optimize manufacturing processes
- Create and maintain standardized simulation templates, validation methods, and deliverable formats
- Establish simulation validation standards to ensure model accuracy and reliability
- Support development and organization of centralized simulation model libraries
- Analyze simulation output data to identify operational improvements and business insights
- Collaborate with internal engineering and data analytics teams on data integration and digital twin initiatives
- Coordinate with external simulation vendors and support project execution
- Provide technical guidance and training on simulation tools and best practices
- Support continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing operations
Qualifications | What You Bring (Must Have)- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Systems Engineering, or related technical field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in discrete event simulation within a manufacturing environment
- Hands-on experience using Siemens Plant Simulation software
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production systems, and supply chain processes
- Experience with programming or scripting tools such as Python or SQL
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills
- Experience developing simulation standards, templates, and validation processes
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, vendors, and project priorities
- Strong communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly
Preferred Qualifications- Master's degree or PhD in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Data Science, or related field
- Experience with digital twin technologies within manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with Siemens Process Simulate, Delmia, or related modeling platforms
- Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience
- Automotive or battery manufacturing experience
- Project management or cross-functional leadership experience
